Thuringowa Central, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Thuringowa Central Townsville, Queensland
Thuringowa Central Location in Queensland
Population	1,953 (2021 census)
• Density	1,028/km2 (2,660/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4817
Area	1.9 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	12.8 km (8 mi) SE of Townsville CBD 1,338 km (831 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	City of Townsville
State electorate(s)	Thuringowa
Federal Division(s)	Herbert
Suburbs around Thuringowa Central: Kirwan Kirwan Kirwan Kirwan Thuringowa Central Kirwan Condon Douglas Douglas

Thuringowa Central is a suburb located in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It's part of the City of Townsville. In 2021, about 1,953 people lived here.

Exploring Thuringowa Central's Geography

Thuringowa Central has a unique shape, like an upside-down letter 'T'. The northern part of the suburb has houses where people live. In the middle and southwest, you'll find commercial buildings and businesses. Along the Ross River in the southeast, there are areas for fun and relaxation.

Two main roads help people get around. Ross River Road goes through the suburb from east to west. Garbutt–Upper Ross Road runs along part of the eastern edge.

A Look at Thuringowa Central's History

The area has a long history, especially with its schools. Ross River Provisional School first opened on April 11, 1881. It closed for a short time but reopened on January 26, 1885. Later, on January 1, it became Ross River State School. Around 1935, its name changed to Weir State School.

Thuringowa Central used to be the main business area for the old City of Thuringowa. This city joined with the nearby City of Townsville in 2008.

When Thuringowa was its own city, many visitors didn't know where its city centre was. So, in 2004, the Mayor of Thuringowa created a plan to develop the city centre. This plan was designed to work well with the Riverway project, which is a popular recreational area.

The Thuringowa Central library first opened its doors in 1986. It was updated and improved in 2016 to better serve the community.

Who Lives in Thuringowa Central?

In 2016, the suburb had a population of 2,023 people. By 2021, the number of people living in Thuringowa Central was 1,953.

Education in Thuringowa Central

Weir State School is a government primary school for students from Prep (the first year of school) to Year 6. It's located at 592 Ross River Road (19°18′55″S 146°44′04″E / 19.3152°S 146.7345°E / -19.3152; 146.7345 (Weir State School)). In 2018, the school had 706 students and 52 teachers. It also has a special program for students with different learning needs.

Other nearby schools help serve the suburb too. The Willow State School is to the northwest in Kirwan, and Kirwan State School is to the north, also in Kirwan.

There isn't a high school directly in Thuringowa Central. The closest government high school is Kirwan State High School, which is located to the northeast in Kirwan.

Important Facilities in Thuringowa Central

Even though they have "Kirwan" in their names, several important services are located in Thuringowa Central:

• Kirwan Police Station is at 76 Thuringowa Drive (19°18′36″S 146°43′51″E / 19.3099°S 146.7307°E / -19.3099; 146.7307 (Kirwan Police Station)).
• Kirwan Fire Station is right next door at 84 Thuringowa Drive (19°18′34″S 146°43′53″E / 19.3095°S 146.7313°E / -19.3095; 146.7313 (Kirwan Fire Station)).
• Kirwan Ambulance Station is nearby at 5 Hinchinbrook Drive (19°18′33″S 146°43′51″E / 19.3091°S 146.7308°E / -19.3091; 146.7308 (Kirwan Ambulance Station)).

The Kirwan Health Campus is also in Thuringowa Central, at 138-158 Thuringowa Drive (19°18′15″S 146°43′55″E / 19.3042°S 146.7320°E / -19.3042; 146.7320 (Kirwan Health Campus)). This campus offers many health services. These include special medical clinics, a centre for older people, a care centre for brain injuries, and a unit for young people's mental health.

Shopping and Fun in Thuringowa Central

The Willows Shopping Centre is a large shopping area. It's surrounded by Carthew Street, Thuringowa Drive, Hervey Range Road, and Kern Brothers Drive (19°18′58″S 146°43′36″E / 19.3160°S 146.7266°E / -19.3160; 146.7266 (Willows Shopping Centre)). Inside this shopping centre, you'll find the Thuringowa Central Post Shop (19°18′55″S 146°43′38″E / 19.3153°S 146.7272°E / -19.3153; 146.7272 (Thuringowa Central Post Shop)).

Sunland Plaza is another shopping centre located at 14 Hervey Range Road (19°19′09″S 146°43′38″E / 19.3192°S 146.7271°E / -19.3192; 146.7271 (Sunland Plaza)).

This suburb is also home to one of the two Townsville Council Chambers, the Thuringowa Soundshell (an outdoor performance area), and Reading Cinemas, where you can watch movies.

CityLibraries Townsville has its main office in Thuringowa Central, at 86 Thuringowa Drive (19°18′31″S 146°43′53″E / 19.3085°S 146.7313°E / -19.3085; 146.7313 (Thuringowa Central public library)). The library offers meeting rooms for the community and free public Wi-Fi. You can find out more about their books, services, and events on the CityLibraries Townsville website.

The Pinnacles Art Gallery is inside the Riverway Arts Centre at 20 Village Boulevard (19°18′30″S 146°43′54″E / 19.3082°S 146.7317°E / -19.3082; 146.7317 (Pinnacles Gallery)). The Townsville City Council runs this gallery. It shows art by artists from North Queensland and also hosts travelling art exhibitions.

For religious services, there are two churches in the area:

• Kirwan Uniting Church is at 18 Hinchinbrook Drive (19°18′28″S 146°43′49″E / 19.3079°S 146.7304°E / -19.3079; 146.7304 (Kirwan Uniting Church)). It is part of the North Queensland Presbytery of the Uniting Church in Australia.
• Willows Presbyterian Church is at 26 Carthew Street (19°18′49″S 146°43′36″E / 19.3135°S 146.7267°E / -19.3135; 146.7267 (Willows Presbyterian Church)).